Grade II listed · Coventry

179 Longford Road, together with a rendered brick outbuilding to the rear

179 Longford Road, together with a rendered brick outbuilding to the rear is a Grade II listed building in Coventry, first listed on 20 December 2013. It is one of 263 Grade II entries among 308 listed buildings in Coventry; 91% of Coventry’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	179 Longford Road, together with a rendered brick outbuilding to the rear
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1418247
Date first listed	20 December 2013
Local planning authority	Coventry
Location	52.44997, -1.48622 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1418247

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Coventry will require for your works on 179 Longford Road, together with a rendered brick outbuilding to the rear, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near 179 Longford Road, together with a rendered brick outbuilding to the rear

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Thomas	II	106 m
Alderman's Green War Memorial	II	994 m
175 and 177, Grange Road	II	1.0 km
Mill House	II	1.0 km
Grange Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Church of St Lawrence	II*	1.2 km
4-14, Sutton Stop	II	1.4 km
The Greyhound Inn	II	1.4 km
37 and 37a, Lythalls Lane	II	1.5 km
Church of St Chad and Bell Tower, Wood End	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is 179 Longford Road, together with a rendered brick outbuilding to the rear listed?

Yes. 179 Longford Road, together with a rendered brick outbuilding to the rear is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1418247, first listed on 20 December 2013. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 179 Longford Road, together with a rendered brick outbuilding to the rear?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Coventry, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.